Qualifying Postponed

SALISBURY — Qualifying for today's Busch North Burnham Boilers 200 at Lime Rock Park was postponed Friday because of rain.

NASCAR will attempt to get in practice and qualifying early today before the scheduled 2 p.m. start of the season-ending 82-lap race on the 1.53-mile road course.

Forecasts call for rain today. Should the race be postponed, it's expected to be rescheduled for Oct. 19.

Andy Santerre of Cherryfield, Maine, leads Matt Kobyluck of Montville by 38 points in the standings. Brad Leighton of Center Harbor, N.H., is the only other driver in championship contention, 80 points behind Santerre.

The winner earns 180 points. To win the championship, Santerre needs to finish at least seventh if Kobyluck wins, or within eight spots if Kobyluck is second or below. If Leighton wins, Santerre needs to finish only 20th to close him out, or within 22 positions if Leighton is second or worse.